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Karen Slack Naples Philharmonic

Orange County, California, USA – June 12th 2027

Gershwin’s An American in Paris leads a vibrant season finale, brimming with jazz-inflected color and Parisian flair. Soprano Karen Slack takes center stage in the West Coast premiere of African Queens, honoring the strength and spirit of seven historic African queens. The program is rounded out by Jennifer Higdon’s blue cathedral and Ravel’s La Valse, a swirling dance of mounting intensity.

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Karen Slack Artis Naples

Orange County, California, USA – June 11th 2027

Gershwin’s An American in Paris leads a vibrant season finale, brimming with jazz-inflected color and Parisian flair. Soprano Karen Slack takes center stage in the West Coast premiere of African Queens, honoring the strength and spirit of seven historic African queens. The program is rounded out by Jennifer Higdon’s blue cathedral and Ravel’s La Valse, a swirling dance of mounting intensity.

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Karen Slack Naples Philharmonic

Orange County, California, USA – June 10th 2027

Gershwin’s An American in Paris leads a vibrant season finale, brimming with jazz-inflected color and Parisian flair. Soprano Karen Slack takes center stage in the West Coast premiere of African Queens, honoring the strength and spirit of seven historic African queens. The program is rounded out by Jennifer Higdon’s blue cathedral and Ravel’s La Valse, a swirling dance of mounting intensity.

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Nixon in China

Orange County, California, USA – April 13th 2027

When President Nixon landed in Beijing in 1972, it was the diplomatic gamble of the century. Pulitzer Prize–winning composer, John Adams’ thrilling opera Nixon in China comes vividly to life in a theatrically staged production created for the concert hall. With its richly layered score, soaring vocal writing, and intimate human drama, this masterpiece unfolds with gripping dramatic power under Alexander Shelley.

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Nixon in China

Orange County, California, USA – April 8th 2027

When President Nixon landed in Beijing in 1972, it was the diplomatic gamble of the century. Pulitzer Prize–winning composer, John Adams’ thrilling opera Nixon in China comes vividly to life in a theatrically staged production created for the concert hall. With its richly layered score, soaring vocal writing, and intimate human drama, this masterpiece unfolds with gripping dramatic power under Alexander Shelley.

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Nixon in China

Orange County, California, USA – April 10th 2027

When President Nixon landed in Beijing in 1972, it was the diplomatic gamble of the century. Pulitzer Prize–winning composer, John Adams’ thrilling opera Nixon in China comes vividly to life in a theatrically staged production created for the concert hall. With its richly layered score, soaring vocal writing, and intimate human drama, this masterpiece unfolds with gripping dramatic power under Alexander Shelley.

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Orange County, California, USA – May 29th, 2026

Join Artistic and Music Director Designate Alexander Shelley and pianist Conrad Tao for a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. On the program: Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F alongside the West Coast premiere of Peter Boyer and Joe Sohm’s American Mosaic, a reflection of America’s diverse and dynamic spirit. This concert honors the nation’s past, present, and future—a tribute to 250 years of cultural innovation.

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